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Rigol RSA3000E Series User Manual

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User Guide
RSA3000E Series Real-time
Spectrum Analyzer
Aug. 2019
RIGOL (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGIES INC.

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  • Page 1 User Guide RSA3000E Series Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Aug. 2019 RIGOL (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • Page 3 Notices RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending.  RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications  and pricing policies at the company’s sole decision. Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials.

  • Page 4: Safety Requirement

    RIGOL Safety Requirement General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
  • Page 5 Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.

  • Page 6: Safety Notices And Symbols

    RIGOL Safety Notices and Symbols Safety Notices in this Manual: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.

  • Page 7: Care And Cleaning

    RIGOL Care and Cleaning Care Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Cleaning Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

  • Page 8: Rsa3000E Series Overview

    RSA3000E series is a new generation of cost-efficient real-time spectrum analyzer with high performance. With superb performance specifications and the clear user interface, the RSA3000E series allows you to operate it through various ways, such as pressing keys on the front panel, using the touch screen, connecting the mouse and the keyboard.

  • Page 9: Document Overview

    RIGOL Document Overview Topics in this manual: Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front/rear panel and user interface as well as announcements during first use of the analyzer. Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA This chapter gives detailed function descriptions of the GPSA's front panel keys and the associated menu keys.
  • Page 10 "" represents the next step of operation. For example, FREQ  Center Freq indicates pressing FREQ on the front panel and then pressing the menu softkey Center Freq. Content Conventions in this Manual: The RSA3000E series spectrum analyzer includes the following models. This manual takes RSA3030E-TG as an example. Model Frequency Range...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Safety Requirement ................II General Safety Summary ................II Safety Notices and Symbols ..............IV Care and Cleaning ..................V Environmental Considerations ..............V RSA3000E Series Overview ..............VI Document Overview ................VII Chapter 1 Quick Start ................. 1-1 General Inspection ................1-2 Appearance and Dimensions ..............
  • Page 12 RIGOL Contents Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA ........ 2-1 Basic Settings ..................2-2 FREQ ....................2-2 SPAN ....................2-8 AMPT ..................... 2-9 Sweep and Function Settings..............2-14 BW ....................2-14 Sweep ..................2-18 Trigger ..................2-22 Trace ....................
  • Page 13 Contents RIGOL Sweep ................... 3-8 Trigger ..................3-10 Trace .................... 3-16 Measurement Settings ................3-18 Meas .................... 3-18 Meas Setup ................... 3-26 Marker Setup ..................3-33 Marker ..................3-33 Marker To..................3-33 Marker Function ................3-33 Peak ..................... 3-33 Input/Output ..................3-34 Input Impedance ................
  • Page 14 RIGOL Contents Input/Output ..................4-40 Input Impedance ................4-40 Ext Gain ..................4-40 Ext Trigger2 .................. 4-40 Corrections ................... 4-41 Shortcut Key ..................4-43 Auto Tune ..................4-43 Preset................... 4-43 User ..................... 4-46 Quick Save ..................4-46 Cont ..................... 4-46 Single ...................
  • Page 15 Contents RIGOL Single ................... 5-48 System Function ................... 5-49 System ..................5-49 File ....................5-56 Recall ................... 5-60 Save ..................... 5-61 Chapter 6 Remote Control ..............6-1 Remote Control Overview ............... 6-2 Remote Control via USB ................. 6-3 Remote Control via LAN ................. 6-4 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ..............

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter gives you a quick review about the appearance and dimensions of the RSA3000E series, its front and rear panel, user interface, as well as announcements during first use of the analyzer. Contents in this chapter: General Inspection ...

  • Page 18: General Inspection

    The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument. 2． Inspect the instrument In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative.

  • Page 19: Appearance And Dimensions

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Appearance and Dimensions Figure 1-1 Front View Unit: mm Figure 1-2 Vertical View Unit: mm RSA3000E User Guide...

  • Page 20: To Prepare For Use

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Prepare for Use To Adjust the Supporting Legs You can unfold the supporting legs to use them as stands to tilt the instrument upwards for easier operation and observation. You can also fold the supporting legs for easier storage or shipment when the instrument is not in use.

  • Page 21: To Connect To Ac Power

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Connect to AC Power Please use the power cord provided in the accessories to connect the spectrum analyzer to the AC power source. The AC power supply specification of this spectrum analyzer is 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz. The power consumption of the instrument cannot exceed 95 W.

  • Page 22: To Set The System Language

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Set the System Language RSA3000E series spectrum analyzer supports multiple system languages. You can press System  Language to switch the system language. RSA3000E User Guide...

  • Page 23: Front Panel

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Front Panel The front panel of RSA3000E is shown in the following figure. 14 13 12 11 10 Figure 1-4 Front Panel Table 1-1 Front Panel Description Description Description Numeric keypad Menu softkeys Tracking generator output...

  • Page 24: Function Keys On The Front Panel

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Function Keys on the Front Panel Figure 1-5 Function Keys Table 1-2 Descriptions of Function Keys on the Front Panel Function Key Description Sets the parameters such as center frequency, start frequency, and stop frequency; enables the signal tracking function.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Sets the sweep parameters. Sets the sweep/measurement mode to be continuous. Sets the sweep/measurement mode to be single. Sets the trigger source and its related parameters. Selects the working mode of the spectrum analyzer. Sets the parameters for the selected working mode.

  • Page 26: Utility Function Keys On The Front Panel

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Utility Function Keys on the Front Panel Table 1-3 Descriptions of Utility Function Keys on the Front Panel Locks all the keys (except the Power key) on the front panel. Locks the touch screen of the instrument.

  • Page 27: Front Panel Key Backlight

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Front Panel Key Backlight The on/off state and the color of the backlights of some keys on the front panel indicate the working state of the spectrum analyzer. The states are listed below. 1. Power Key Flash on and off alternatively, in breathing state: indicates that the unit is in ...

  • Page 28: Front Panel Connector

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Front Panel Connector USB HOST Earphone Jack RF Input TG Output Figure 1-6 Front Panel Connector 1. USB HOST The analyzer can serve as a "master" device to connect to the external USB device. The USB storage device, mouse, and keyboard can be connected to the instrument via the interface.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL CAUTION To avoid damaging your hearing, please turn the volume down to zero first and then gradually turn the volume up after putting on the earphone. 3. Gen Output 50Ω The output of the tracking generator can be connected to a receiver through a cable with an N male connector.

  • Page 30: To Use The Numeric Keypad

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Use the Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is available on the front panel of RSA3000E, as shown in the figure below. The numeric keypad supports the Chinese characters, English uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, and common symbols (including decimal point, space, and +/- signs), which are mainly used to edit the file/folder name and set parameters (refer to "Parameter Setting").
  • Page 31 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL The number input mode is, by default, selected for parameter setting. Press  this key to input the symbol ("+" or "-"). When you press the key for the first time, the parameter symbol "-" is displayed, and when you press it again, "+"...

  • Page 32: Rear Panel

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Rear Panel The rear panel of RSA3000E is shown in the following figure. Figure 1-8 Rear Panel 1. AC Power Cord Connector The AC power supply specification of RSA3000E is: 100-240 V; 45-440 Hz. 2. Fuse Holder You can replace the fuse.
  • Page 33 The analyzer can serve as a "slave" device to connect to the external USB device. The analyzer can be connected to the PC through this interface. Then, the RSA3000E series spectrum analyzer can be controlled remotely through programming or the PC software.

  • Page 34: User Interface

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 13. IF OUT Indicates the intermediate frequency signal in the output RF component. Its center frequency is 430 MHz. User Interface GPSA Mode User Interface The user interface of GPSA mode is shown in the following figure.
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL calibrated. PA on: indicates that the preamp has been enabled. TG on: indicates that the tracking generator has been enabled. Trace indicator Displays information about the trace and the detector. Information setting : indicates messages, such as the prompt messages, alarm messages, and error messages.

  • Page 36: Rtsa Mode User Interface

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Indicates the resolution bandwidth. The frequency range of the current sweep channel Center or start can be expressed by the combination of center frequency frequency and span or the combination of start frequency and stop frequency.
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Figure 1-10 User Interface (RTSA Mode) Table 1-5 User Interface Icons Name Description Reference level Displays the reference level value. Measurement result Displays the current measurement results for the marker (when no marker exists, the measurement results display frequency/span value).
  • Page 38 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start : unlocks the front panel keys; : locks the front panel keys. : unlocks the touch screen; : locks the touch screen. : indicates that no USB storage device is inserted; : indicates that a USB storage device has been inserted.

  • Page 39: Emi Mode User Interface

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL EMI Mode User Interface The user interface of EMI mode is shown in the following figure. 5 6 7 11 12 Figure 1-11 User Interface (EMI Mode) Table 1-6 User Interface Icons Name Description Marker...
  • Page 40 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start down to increase and decrease the speaker volume, or set it to mute : indicates the network settings. You can configure network parameters. : unlocks the front panel keys; : locks the front panel keys.
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL but not displayed. It is useful in trace math operation.  The third line displays the detector type of each trace, including P (Positive Peak), p (Negative Peak), C (CISPR Average), R (RMS Average), Q (Quasi Peak), and V (Voltage Average).

  • Page 42: Vsa Mode User Interface

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start VSA Mode User Interface The user interface of VSA mode is shown in the following figure. 5 6 7 11 12 15 14 Figure 1-12 User Interface (VSA Mode) Table 1-7 User Interface Icons Name...
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL or set it to mute : indicates the network settings. You can configure network parameters. : unlocks the front panel keys; : locks the front panel keys. : unlocks the touch screen; : locks the touch screen.

  • Page 44: Mouse/Keyboard/Touch Screen Operation Rule

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Mouse/Keyboard/Touch Screen Operation Rule Mouse Operation Rule Connect the mouse (note that only the left-click operation is supported; the scroll and right-click operations with the mouse are not supported) to the spectrum analyzer via the USB HOST interface to perform the following operations: Click to select the menu and window.

  • Page 45: Touch Screen Operation Rule

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Marker Func Shift + u Trigger Shift + r System Shift + y File Ctrl + f User Ctrl + u Recall Ctrl + r Save Ctrl + s Quick save Ctrl + Alt + q...
  • Page 46 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Stretch two fingers horizontally in the trace window to decrease the span,  and pinch the fingers horizontally to increase the span. Stretch two fingers in the vertical direction to decrease the Y-axis scale, and pinch the fingers vertically to increase the Y-axis scale.

  • Page 47: Menu Operation

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Menu Operation There are 6 types of menus according to their operation modes. Each type of menu and its operation method are introduced below. 1. Parameter Input Select the menu and use the numeric keys to modify the value directly.
  • Page 48 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Tip: The above menu operations can be executed by touch gestures or clicking with the externally connected mouse. Also, you can connect to the keyboard and use the shortcut keys to perform the above menu operations. For the matching relations between the front panel keys and the keyboard shortcut keys, refer to Table 1-8.

  • Page 49: Parameter Setting

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Parameter Setting You can enter the desired parameter values by using the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys on the front panel. Also, you can set the parameters by using the touch screen, the externally connected keypad or the mouse. This section takes an example (set the center frequency to 800 MHz) to describe six methods of parameter setting.
  • Page 50 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Then the numeric keypad is displayed. Input 800, and select the desired unit "MHz". 5. Use the keyboard Press "Shift + f" to open the Frequency menu; Press "F1" to select Center Freq; Input 800 by using the numeric keys;...

  • Page 51: To Use The Built-In Help System

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Use the Built-in Help System The built-in help system provides information about every function key on the front panel and every menu softkey. 1. Get the built-in help information Press Help and a prompt message about how to obtain help information will be shown on the screen.

  • Page 52: Fuse Replacement

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Fuse Replacement If you need to replace the fuse, use only the specified fuse (AC 250V, T3.15A) and perform the following operations: 1． Turn off the instrument, cut off the power, and remove the power cord.

  • Page 53: Mode Setting

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Mode Setting Mode RSA provides four working modes: GPSA, RTSA, VSA (option RSA3000E-ASK/FSK), and EMI (option RSA3000E-EMI). Press Mode to select the working mode. Note: In different working modes, the functions of the keys on the front panel may be different.

  • Page 54: Mode Setup

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Mode Setup The Mode Setup menu is used to set parameters that are related to the working modes. Open the global parameter setting menu for the selected working mode under Mode. Global CF Mode Turns on or off the global center frequency. In any working mode, if you enable the global center frequency mode, then the global center frequency will be set to the center frequency of the current mode.
  • Page 55 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Meters Control (Only Available for EMI Mode) Sets the parameters of the meter. 1. Meters 1) Select Meter Specifies the currently selected meter to "Meter1", "Meter2", or "Meter3". 2) Meter Enables or disables the selected meter.

  • Page 56: Install The Option

    RSA3000E provides various options (for option information, refer to "RSA3000E Accessories and Option List") to expand the function of the spectrum analyzer. If you need to purchase the option, please contact RIGOL sales representative. After you have purchased the option successfully, you will obtain a key. Perform the following operations to install the option.
  • Page 57 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL software Ultra Sigma. Then install it according to the installation wizard. Use the USB cable to connect the rear-panel USB DEVICE interface of  RSA to the USB HOST interface of the PC. Run Ultra Sigma. Search the resource and right-click the resource ...

  • Page 59: Chapter 2 Functions Of The Front Panel Of Gpsa

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA This chapter describes in detail the function keys on the front panel and their associated menu functions in the GPSA mode of RSA3000E.

  • Page 60: Basic Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Basic Settings FREQ Sets the frequency parameters of the analyzer. The analyzer sweeps within a specified frequency range and restarts sweeping every time the frequency parameters are modified. The frequency range of a channel can be expressed by either of two groups of parameters: Start Frequency/Stop Frequency ( );...
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Center Freq Sets the center frequency (that corresponds to the horizontal center of the graticule) of the current channel. Press this key or touch the specified menu item on the screen to set the frequency entry mode to Center Frequency/Span.
  • Page 62 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Start Freq Sets the start frequency of the current frequency channel. Press this key or touch the specified menu item on the screen to set the frequency entry mode to Start Frequency/Stop Frequency.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL refer to descriptions in "Parameter Setting". Table 2-3 Stop Frequency Parameter Remarks Default center frequency+span/2 Range 0 Hz to Fmax Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step span > 0, step = span/200...
  • Page 64 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Up/Down arrow key to switch the measurement channel at a fixed step size. Thus, the instrument can sweep the adjacent channels manually. You can use the numeric keys, the knob, and the arrow keys on the front panel ...
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Start Execute a sweep Active Marker exists? Search for and mark the Search for frequency point (variation peak and < 3dB) near the Marker mark it as Marker Set marker...

  • Page 66: Span

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA SPAN Sets the span of the analyzer. Changing this parameter will change the frequency parameters, and after the span is changed, the sweep restarts. Span Sets the frequency range of the current channel. Press this key or touch the specified menu item on the screen to set the frequency entry mode to Center Frequency/Span.

  • Page 67: Ampt

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Full Span Sets the maximum span. Zero Span Sets the span to 0 Hz. The values of start frequency and stop frequency are the same as that of the center frequency. The X-axis is time. The analyzer measures the time-domain characteristics of the amplitude at the center frequency point of the input signal.
  • Page 68 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Table 2-7 Reference Level Parameter Remarks Default 0 dBm Range -170 dBm to 30 dBm Unit dBm, -dBm, V, mV, uV Knob Step In Log scale mode, step = scale/10 In Lin scale mode, step = 0.1 dBm...
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Atten Auto Selects "Manual" or "Auto" to be the current attenuation mode. Remarks: To select "Manual" to be the attenuation mode, press Attenuation to set the  attenuation value, and the attenuation mode will be automatically switched to "Manual".
  • Page 70 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Scale Type Sets the scale type of the Y-axis to Lin or Log. By default, it is Log. Remarks: In Log scale type, the Y-axis denotes the logarithmic coordinate. The top line of ...
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Max Mixer Lvl Sets the maximum input level of the mixer according to the amplitude of the signal. Remarks: For the high-level input signal, select a smaller maximum mixer level to increase ...

  • Page 72: Sweep And Function Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Sweep and Function Settings Sets the parameters such as RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) and VBW (Video Bandwidth). Sets the resolution bandwidth (RBW) to distinguish two signals whose frequencies are close with each other.
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL In zero span mode, RBW Mode is, by default, set to "Manual".  SPAN/RBW Ratio Sets the ratio of span to RBW. You can use the numeric keys, the knob, and the arrow keys on the front panel to modify this parameter;...
  • Page 74 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Sets the video bandwidth (VBW) to filter out the noises outside the video band. Remarks: Reducing VBW makes the spectral line smoother, so that the low-level signal in  the noise can be detected, but this will also prolong the sweep time (when sweep time is set to Auto, it will be affected by both RBW and VBW).
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL refer to descriptions in "Parameter Setting". Table 2-15 VBW/RBW Ratio Parameter Remarks Default Range 0.00001 to 3,000,000 Unit None Knob Step at 1-3-10 step Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step...

  • Page 76: Sweep

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Sweep Sets sweep-related parameters, such as sweep time, sweep points, and sweep mode. Sweep Points Sets the number of points acquired in each sweep, i.g. the number of the trace points.
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Table 2-17 Sweep Time Parameter Remarks Default 1 ms Range 1 μs to 6,000 s Unit s, ms, μs, ns, ps Knob Step sweep time/100, Min = 1 μs Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step at 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 step...
  • Page 78 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA enabled, press this key to enter continuous sweep mode. In this case, if the trigger conditions are met, the instrument will sweep continuously. In continuous sweep mode, the system will send a trigger initialization signal ...
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL ":INIT" command through the remote interface) should be executed before judging the trigger conditions. Press “Single” Measurement status? Single sweep mode? Single sweep mode? Enter single sweep mode Wait for trigger condition...

  • Page 80: Trigger

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Trigger Selects the trigger source and sets trigger-related parameters. Trigger Source Sets "Free Run", "External 1", "External 2", or "Video" to be the trigger source. Free Run The trigger conditions are met at any time, that is, the analyzer generates trigger signals continuously.
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL External 2 Press Input/Output  Ext Trigger2 to select "In". Then, an external signal is input via the [TRIGGER IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel. When the signal meets the set trigger conditions, trigger signals are generated.
  • Page 82 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 2. Delay State Enables or disables the trigger delay function. After the trigger delay function is enabled, you can set the trigger delay time. 3. Delay Time Sets the time interval during which the instrument waits to start the sweep operation after the trigger signal that meets the trigger conditions is generated.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Hold-off Time Sets the hold-off time between trigger signals. You can use the numeric keys, the knob, and the arrow keys on the front panel to modify this parameter; also you can modify it on the touchscreen.
  • Page 84 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA triggers on the rising edge … … trigger s ignal … … sweep measu rement1 trigger d elay aut o trig trigger d elay trigger occurs trigger occurs … …...

  • Page 85: Trace

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Trace Displays the sweep signal on the screen. Press Trace to set parameters for trace. Trace Selection RSA3000E can display at most 6 traces synchronously. Each trace is indicated in different colors (Trace1-yellow, Trace2-dark blue, Trace3-green, Trace4-purple, Trace5-light blue, Trace6-orange).
  • Page 86 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Detector Type Sets the detector for the current measurement. The selected detector can be applied to the selected trace. The available trace detectors include Pos Peak, Neg Peak, Normal, Sample, Average (RMS), and Average (Vol).
  • Page 87 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL ∑ × (2-9) Wherein, is the average of voltage in V; is the number of sampled values for each point displayed; and is the envelope of the sampled value in 7.
  • Page 88 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA  Load the stored data to trace.  Trace data are cleared by the trace clear function. When inactive trace is displayed, the trace will not be zoomed in or out based on ...
  • Page 89 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL (2-13) − Trace Offset result In the above formula, the parameter unit is dB. 5. Op1–Op2+Ref Operand 1 (Op1) minus Operand 2 (Op2), and then plus the reference (Reference). Then, saves the result to the destination trace. During the sweep,...
  • Page 90 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Table 2-24 Offset Parameter Remarks Default 0 dB Range -100 dB to 100 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step 10 dB Reference Sets the log reference difference in the math operation function.

  • Page 91: Tracking Generator

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Tracking Generator Sets the parameter related to the tracking generator (TG). This function is only available for RSA3030E-TG/RSA3015E-TG. Tracking Generator Enables or disables the tracking generator. When the tracking generator is enabled, a signal with the same frequency as that of the current sweep signal will be output from the [GEN OUTPUT 50Ω] connector on...
  • Page 92 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Table 2-27 Tracking Generator Output Amplitude Offset Parameter Remarks Default 0 dB Range -200 dB to 200 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step...
  • Page 93 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL 3. Reference Position After the normalize function is enabled, you can adjust the vertical position of Reference Level on the screen by adjusting the reference position. The function of this menu is similar to that of Reference Level. When it is set ...

  • Page 94: Measurement Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Measurement Settings Meas Provides swept SA and VSWR, as well as multiple advanced measurement functions, including time-domain power, adjacent channel power, multi-channel power, occupied bandwidth, emission bandwidth, C/N ratio, harmonics, and TOI.
  • Page 95 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL resolution bandwidth of the analyzer will be adjusted to smaller values automatically. Select Multichan Pwr and then press Meas Setup to set the corresponding parameters. 5. Occupied BW Integrates the power within the whole span and then calculates the bandwidth occupied by this power according to the specified power ratio.
  • Page 96 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA VSWR Enables or disables the VSWR measurement function. When the VSWR measurement function is enabled, the user interface is divided into two sections automatically (the lower section provides the measurement wizard). At this time, you can perform the VSWR measurement according to the wizard.

  • Page 97: Meas Setup

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Meas Setup Open the parameter setting menu of the function selected in the Meas menu. Swept SA 1. Avg Number Specifies the number of counts (N) for Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold. For Average, the greater the value of N, the smoother the trace is displayed.
  • Page 98 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA OldAvg Newdata − × (2-17) （ ） NewAvg 20log In the above formula, the parameter unit is dB. 3. Avg State Enables or disables the auto average function. When the auto average function is enabled, the instrument will select the best average type based on the current settings.
  • Page 99 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL current editing point changes along with the center frequency. Y To Ref: When "Fixed" is selected, the amplitude of the current  editing point will not be affected by the reference level. When "Relative"...
  • Page 100 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 7) Deletes All Limits Deletes all limit lines. After you press the menu, the data of all the limit lines will be cleared and they will be restored to factory defaults.
  • Page 101 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Time-domain Power (T-Power) Measurement Interface: Start Line Stop Line Measurement Result Measurement Parameters Figure 2-5 T-Power Measurement Interface Measurement Result: T-power, i.g. the power of the signal from the start line to stop line.
  • Page 102 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 2. Avg Mode Sets the average mode to "Exponential" or "Repeat". The default average mode is "Exponential". When "Exponential" is selected, the result is the exponential average of the ...
  • Page 103 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL You can use the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys to modify this parameter; you can also use the touch screen to modify the parameter. Table 2-33 Stop Line for T-Power Measurement...
  • Page 104 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Measurement Interface: Main Channel Bandwidth Channel Spacing Adjacent Channel Bandwidth Figure 2-6 Adjacent Channel Power Measurement Interface Measurement Results: main channel power, upper-adjacent channel power, and lower-adjacent channel power. Main channel power: displays the power within the bandwidth of the main ...
  • Page 105 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Table 2-34 Average Count of ACP Measurement Parameter Remarks Default Range 1 to 1,000 Unit None Knob Step Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the average mode to "Exponential" or "Repeat". The default average type is "Exponential".
  • Page 106 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Table 2-36 Adjacent Channel Bandwidth for ACP Measurement Parameter Remarks Default 2 MHz Range 3 Hz to 1 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step adjacent channel bandwidth/100, Left/Right Arrow Key Step...
  • Page 107 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Multichan Pwr Measurement Interface: Channel Span Channel Span Channel Span Span Figure 2-7 Multi-channel Power Measurement Interface Measurement Results: channel power and power spectral density Channel Power: power within the channel span.
  • Page 108 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 2. Avg Mode Sets the average mode to "Exponential" or "Repeat". The default average mode is "Exponential". When "Exponential" is selected, the result is the exponential average of the ...
  • Page 109 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL the span of the channel according to your needs, and then press Add Channel to add a channel. Table 2-39 Channel Span Parameter Remarks Default 3 GHz 10 Hz to 2*Min[(channel frequency –...
  • Page 110 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Occupied BW Measurement Interface: Figure 2-8 OBW Measurement Interface Measurement Results: occupied bandwidth and transmit frequency error. OBW: Use the integral calculation method to calculate the power within the ...
  • Page 111 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Table 2-40 Average Count for OBW Measurement Parameter Remarks Default Range 1 to 1,000 Unit None Knob Step Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the average mode to "Exponential" or "Repeat". The default average mode is "Exponential".
  • Page 112 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Table 2-41 Span for OBW Measurement Parameter Remarks Default 2 MHz Range 10 Hz to 3 GHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step OBW span/100, Min = 1 Hz...
  • Page 113 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Emission Bandwidth (EBW) Measurement Interface: Figure 2-9 EBW Measurement Interface Measurement Results: EBW, i.g. the bandwidth between two points on the signal which are X dB below the highest point within the span. During the measurement,...
  • Page 114 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 2. Avg Mode Sets the average mode to "Exponential" or "Repeat". The default average mode is "Exponential". When "Exponential" is selected, the result is the exponential average of the ...
  • Page 115 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Table 2-45 X dB for EBW Measurement Parameter Remarks Default -10 dB Range -100 dB to -0.1 dB Unit Knob Step 0.1 dB Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step...
  • Page 116 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA C/N Ratio (CNR) Measurement Interface: Carrier BW Offset Frequency Noise BW Figure 2-10 C/N Ratio Measurement Interface Measurement Results: carrier power, noise power, and C/N ratio. Carrier Power: power within the carrier bandwidth.
  • Page 117 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL 2. Avg Mode Sets the average mode to "Exponential" or "Repeat". The default average mode is "Exponential". When "Exponential" is selected, the result is the exponential average of the ...
  • Page 118 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA range is from (noise bandwidth/20) to (noise bandwidth x 20). You can use the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys to modify this  parameter; you can also use the touch screen to modify the parameter.
  • Page 119 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Harmo Dist (THD) Measurement Interface: Figure 2-11 Harmonic Distortion Measurement Interface Measurement Results: The amplitude of each order of harmonic and THD (total harmonic distortion) of the carrier. At most, 10th-order harmonic can be measured.
  • Page 120 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA is "Exponential". When "Exponential" is selected, the result is the exponential average of the  measurement results obtained in the past N times (N is specified in "Avg Number"). When "Repeat" is selected, the result is the arithmetic average of the ...
  • Page 121 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Third-order Intercept (TOI) Measurement Interface: Lower Base Base Upp Lower 3rd Order 3rd Order Uppe Figure 2-12 TOI Measurement Interface Measurement Results: Base Lower, Base Upper, 3rd Order Lower, 3rd Order Upper, frequency and amplitude...
  • Page 122 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Table 2-53 Average Count for TOI Measurement Parameter Remarks Default Range 1 to 1,000 Unit None Knob Step Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step 2. Avg Mode Sets the average mode to "Exponential" or "Repeat". The default average mode is "Exponential".
  • Page 123 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL VSWR Measurement Interface: Figure 2-13 VSWR Measurement Interface Measurement Results: return loss, reflection coefficient, and VSWR. Return loss: also called reflection loss. It is calculated according to the formula: ...
  • Page 124 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 2. Cal Open After you disconnect the instrument, press this key, and then the instrument executes the first measurement. The measurement result is represented by Trace6. 3. VSWR After you connect the instrument, press this key, and then the instrument executes the second measurement.

  • Page 125: Marker Measurement

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Marker Measurement Marker Marker is a triangle sign (as shown in the following figure), which is used for marking the point on the trace. Through the marker, you can read the amplitude and frequency of the point on the trace, or the sweep time point.
  • Page 126 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Selected Marker RSA3000E provides 8 markers. By default, Marker1 is selected under "Selected Marker". After you select a marker, you can set parameters such as the marker mode, the marker trace, and marker readout. The currently enabled marker will be marked on the trace selected under Marker Trace.
  • Page 127 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Application of the "Delta" Marker It is used to measure the S/N ratio of the single spectrum signal. Move the reference marker to the location where the signal resides, and move the Delta marker to the location where the noise resides.
  • Page 128 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA determined by the instrument. When you disable the marker's auto marking trace function, whatever states of  the marker and the trace, the marker will be associated to the current marker trace.
  • Page 129 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL 1. Frequency If you select "Frequency" to be the readout type, the "Position" and the "Fixed" marker modes display the absolute frequency; whereas the "Delta" marker mode displays the frequency difference between the Delta marker and the reference marker.
  • Page 130 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA waveform display area. If the marker is not visible in the selected area, extend the marker line to the  display area for better observation. This function is useful for the marker outside the display area.
  • Page 131 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Figure 2-15 Marker Table Marker All Off Turns off all the enabled markers and their related functions. RSA3000E User Guide 2-73...

  • Page 132: Marker To

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Marker To Sets the other system parameters (such as center frequency and reference level) by using the current marker values. Press any key under Marker To to activate a marker automatically if no marker is currently enabled.
  • Page 133 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Mkr->Ref Sets the reference level of the analyzer to the amplitude of the current marker. If Position marker is selected, the reference level will be set to the amplitude of ...

  • Page 134: Marker Function

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Marker Function N dB State Enables or disables the N dB bandwidth measurement function. Note: In the N dB measurement state, if the current marker is disabled, then the N dB BW measurement function is also disabled.
  • Page 135 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL For details, refer to descriptions in "Parameter Setting". Table 2-57 N dB BW Parameter Settings Parameter Remarks Default -3.01 dB Range -140 dB to -0.01 dB Unit Knob Step 1 dB...
  • Page 136 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Band Adjust Adjusts the bandwidth parameters for the band function. 1. Band Span Sets the bandwidth of the signal involved in the calculation for the band function. 2. Band Left Sets the left edge frequency of the signal involved in the calculation for the band function.
  • Page 137 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Table 2-58 Gate Time Parameter Remarks Default 100 ms Range 1 μs to 500 ms Unit s, ms, μs, ns, ps Knob Step gate time/100, Min = 1 μs Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step at 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 step...

  • Page 138: Peak

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Peak The peak search function enables the marker to move to the specific signal peak point, and then in combination with the function of Delta marker, it can provide a powerful analysis capability.
  • Page 139 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Pk-Pk Search Executes Peak Search and Minimum Peak functions at the same time, and marks the results with the Delta marker. Wherein, the result of Peak Search is marked with the reference marker and the result of Minimum Peak is marked with the Delta marker.
  • Page 140 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 3. Peak Excursion Sets the amplitude of the peak. It defines the minimum amplitude variation required for a signal to be identified as peak. Table 2-60 Peak Excursion Parameter Remarks...
  • Page 141 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL 6. Search Mode Sets the peak search condition: maximum value on the trace or the parameter that meets the search criteria. The available options are Max and Para. If "Max" is selected, the system ...
  • Page 142 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Figure 2-17 Peak Table Peak Table Sort Selects the peak table sorting rule. Two options are available: Freq and Ampl. That is, list the peak in the order of ascending frequency or descending amplitude.
  • Page 143 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Display Line Sets the display line level to change its display location. This line can be used as either the reference for you to read the measurement result or the threshold condition for the peaks displayed in the peak table.

  • Page 144: Input/Output

    The default input impedance is 50 Ω. If the output impedance of the system under measurement is 75 Ω, you should use a 75 Ω to 50 Ω adapter (option) supplied by RIGOL to connect the analyzer with the system under test, and then set the input impedance to 75 Ω.

  • Page 145: Corrections

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Corrections Sets the parameters related to the amplitude correction to compensate for the gain or loss from external devices such as Antenna and Cable. When using this function, you can view the correction data table and save or load the current correction data.

  • Page 146: Demod

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA the analyzer. If needed, you can recall it at any time. After completing the correction data editing, press Save to save it according to descriptions in "Save". Delete Correction Deletes the correction data that you are editing.

  • Page 147: Shortcut Key

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL 3. Demod Time Sets the time for the analyzer to complete a signal demodulation after each sweep. If Earphone is set to "On", you will hear the sound of the demodulated signal through the earphone during the demodulation.
  • Page 148 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Figure 2-18 Before Auto Search Figure 2-19 After Auto Search Remarks: In the process of auto search, the backlight of the Auto Tune key on the front  panel turns on. After the search is finished, the backlight of the key turns off.
  • Page 149 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL When you enable the AMK function or the calibration signal in GPSA mode, the  Auto Tune function is disabled. RSA3000E User Guide 2-91...

  • Page 150: Preset

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Preset Recalls the preset setting and restores the system settings of the analyzer to a specified status. Remarks: To set the preset type, press System  Preset  Preset Type to select ...
  • Page 151 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Auto Trig Off, 100 ms Slope Positive Trig Delay Off, 1 us Trigger Level -25 dBm Trace Selected Trace Trace1 Trace Type Clear Write Trace Det Pos Peak Detector Auto...
  • Page 152 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Build From Trace Trace1 X Offset 0 Hz Y Offset 0 dB T-Power Avg Number Avg Mode Exponential Avg State TP Type Peak Start Line 0 us Stop Line 1 ms...
  • Page 153 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Carrier BW 2 MHz Harmo Dist Avg Number Avg Mode Exponential Avg State No. of Harmo Harmonic ST 1 ms Avg Number Avg Mode Exponential Avg State TOI Span 2 MHz...

  • Page 154: User

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Graticule HDMI HDMI Resolution 1280*720 60Hz LCD Backlight 100% Power Switch Default Beep Switch Volume SCPI Display User key Language English Note : This function is only available for RSA3030E-TG/RSA3015E-TG working in GPSA mode.

  • Page 155: System Function

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL System Function System Sets the system parameters. Preset Functions include: select the instrument settings to be recalled after the analyzer is powered on ("Last" or "Preset"); set the preset type ("Factory" or one of the items from "User1"...
  • Page 156 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA performs one self-calibration automatically after start-up. Interface The analyzer supports the LAN or USB communication interface. 1. LAN Sets the LAN parameters. Tap the setting information icon at the top of...
  • Page 157 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Note: The analyzer attempts to acquire the IP address configuration according to the sequence of DHCP, Auto IP, and Manual IP. These three methods cannot be disabled at the same time.
  • Page 158 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 2. USB RSA3000E provides a USB DEVICE interface on the rear panel. The analyzer may serve as a "slave" device to be connected to the PC via this interface. Display Controls the screen display.
  • Page 159  2. Option Info Displays the option information. RSA3000E provides many kinds of options to meet various measurement requirements. To purchase the corresponding option, please contact RIGOL. 3. Self Test Screen  Tests whether the screen has a dot defect by using six colors: blue, red, green, gray, white, and black.
  • Page 160 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA make stretch or strike gestures on the screen, if the corresponding traces are displayed, then it indicates that the point on the touchscreen is valid. To exit the test, press Esc for three consecutive times.
  • Page 161 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Language RSA3000E supports multi-language menu, Chinese and English built-in help and pop-up messages. Press this key to select the desired display language. Settings 1. Power Switch Sets whether the power switch on the front panel is effective or not.
  • Page 162 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA 1. Select All Selects all the displayed messages. 2. Select Read Only selects the messages that have been read. 3. Select Unread Only selects the messages that have not been read.

  • Page 163: File

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL File RSA3000E allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory, and recall them when necessary. Press File on the front panel to enter the file operation menu interface.
  • Page 164 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Table 2-66 Descriptions of File Type File Type Format Suffix Name State .sta Trace+State .trs Measurement Data .csv Limit .csv Screen Image IMAGE .jpg/bmp/png Amplitude Correction CSV .csv License LICENSE .lic...
  • Page 165 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL press Rename to rename the file. Quick Print If the printer has been successfully installed, press this key to quickly print the currently displayed screen image. Print Prints the current screen according to print parameter settings when the printer has been successfully installed and is in idle state.
  • Page 166 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA manufacturer of the printer, the printer model, and printer drive. Then, the printer is added. 3. Select Device Selects the desired printer. Import License In the file manager interface, select a file to be imported and then press Import License to import the file.

  • Page 167: Recall

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Recall RSA3000E allows you to recall various types of files saved to the internal or external storage memory. Press Recall on the front panel to enter the file recalling menu. The available file types include: State, Trace+State, Measurement Data, Limit, and Amplitude Correction.
  • Page 168 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Measurement Data Press Meas Data to enter the measurement data recalling menu. 1. Recall Press File Explorer to enter the file manager interface. Select a file and then press Recall to recall the file.

  • Page 169: Save

    Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Save RSA3000E allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory. Press Save on the front panel to enter the file saving menu. The available file types include: State, Trace+State, Measurement Data, Limit, Screen Image, and Amplitude Correction.
  • Page 170 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA Trace+State Press Trace+State to enter the trace+state saving menu. The state of the instrument and the selected trace can be saved to the register or the file. 1. Save Press this key to save the current trace+state file in the default filename or user-defined filename.
  • Page 171 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL 1. Save Press this key to save the currently selected type of measurement data in the default filename or user-defined filename. The default filename is determined by the following methods: If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default ...
  • Page 172 RIGOL Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA file is saved to be "abc.csv". After that, press the key again, another file is saved automatically with the filename "abc1.csv". 2. Save As Press this key and then use the numeric keypad on the front panel to input the filename.
  • Page 173 Chapter 2 Functions of the Front Panel of GPSA RIGOL Color Type Press this key to select the color of the current screen image to be "Normal" or "Inverted". Amplitude Correction Press Correction to enter the amplitude correction data saving menu. The selected amplitude correction data is saved to the file.

  • Page 175: Chapter 3 Functions Of The Front Panel Of Rtsa

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RTSA contains the digital IF component that has a strong processing capability. In real-time mode, all signal samples are processed to produce measurement results or initiate a trigger.

  • Page 176: Basic Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Basic Settings FREQ Press FREQ on the front panel to enter the frequency setting menu. In this menu, Center Frequency is, by default, selected. You can modify the frequency-related parameters in this menu.
  • Page 177 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Table 3-1 Span Parameter Remarks Default 10 MHz Range 5 kHz to 10 MHz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step span/200, Min = 2 Hz Left/Right Arrow Key Step...
  • Page 178 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA you enable the auto scale function, the ref value will be modified accordingly. Note that this menu is only valid in PvT measurement mode. Table 3-3 Scale/Div (PvT) Parameter Remarks...

  • Page 179: Ampt

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL AMPT Press AMPT on the front panel to enter the amplitude setting menu. In this menu, Reference Level is, by default, selected. In non-PvT measurement mode and the PvT measurement mode (except the Ref Level and Scale/Div menus), for details about each item under this menu, refer to "AMPT"...

  • Page 180: Sweep And Function Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Sweep and Function Settings Press BW to enter the bandwidth setting menu. In this menu, you can select the filter type and RBW. In RTSA mode, RBW selects from a pre-calculated selection of RBW values, which are computed based on the following formula: RBW = SPAN/Ratio.
  • Page 181 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Filter Type Sets the type of the FFT window function. RTSA adopts 6 filter types: Gaussian, Flattop, Blackman-Harris, Rectangular, Hanning, and Kaiser. You can select a proper filter type according to the actual measurement requirements.

  • Page 182: Sweep

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Sweep Press Sweep to enter the sweep setting menu. In this menu, set the sweep and control function of the analyzer. Acq Time Sets the acquisition time for producing one single trace or one persistence bitmap. In this mode, the generated single trace will combine multiple overlapped FFT analysis results.
  • Page 183 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Table 3-7 Acquisition Time Parameter Remarks Default 30.00 ms Range 0 s to 40 s Unit s, ms, μs, ns, ps Knob Step acquisition time/100, Min = 1 μs Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step at 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 step...

  • Page 184: Trigger

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Trigger Press Trigger on the front panel to enter the trigger setting menu. The settings for the trigger parameters are basically the same as that in GPSA. In RTSA, IF power trigger and FMT are added.
  • Page 185 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Table 3-9 Trigger Delay Time Parameter Remarks Default 1 μs Range 0 μs to 500 ms Unit s, ms, μs, ns, ps Knob Step trigger delay/100, Min = 1 μs...
  • Page 186 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Table 3-11 Trigger Delay Time Parameter Remarks Default 1 μs Range 0 μs to 500 ms Unit s, ms, μs, ns, ps Knob Step trigger delay/100, Min = 1 μs...
  • Page 187 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Figure 3-1 FMT Editing Interface a) Active Mask Selects the mask type that needs to be activated currently. The following operations for editing and setting the mask points are only valid for the currently activated mask type.
  • Page 188 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA h) Build From Trace Selects a trace to build a mask. Build Builds a mask from the selected trace. The mask points are generated based on the rough outline of the trace. You can use the X and Y offset to adjust the mask position.
  • Page 189 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL s) Y Axis Type When "Fixed" is selected, the amplitude of the current editing point will not be affected by the reference level. When "Relative" is selected, the amplitude of the current mask point is the difference between the amplitude of the current mask point and the current reference level.

  • Page 190: Trace

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA the signal must pass into the mask. The trigger event occurs at the second transition where the signal passes back into the mask. Trace Press Trace on the front panel to enter the trace setting menu. In this menu, you can perform the operations related to trace, such as trace acquisition, trace display, trace saving, trace detector, and trace data.
  • Page 191 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Trace Detector (PvT) Sets the trace detector for the PvT mode. Detector Auto (PvT) Enables or disables the Detector Auto function in PvT mode. By default, Detector Auto is enabled. If you set the detector type manually, please disable the Detector Auto function.

  • Page 192: Measurement Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Measurement Settings Meas In RTSA mode, Normal, Density, Spectrogram, Density Spectrogram, PvT, PvT Spectrum, PvT Spectrogram, and AMK are available. After you select a measurement function, the screen is split into several display windows;...
  • Page 193 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Density Measurement Interface: Figure 3-3 Density View The instrument defaults to Density measurement mode, and the measurement interface is shown in the figure above. After you select Density to be the measurement type, press Meas Setup to set the relevant parameters.
  • Page 194 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Spectrogram Measurement Interface: Figure 3-4 Spectrogram View After you select Spectrogram to be the measurement type, the measurement interface is shown in the figure above. Press Meas Setup to set the relevant parameters.
  • Page 195 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL When you select a trace that has not yet been acquired, both the trace window  and Spectrogram window will remain blank until the trace is acquired. Then, once a trace is acquired in the Spectrogram window, the window will be updated for one time.
  • Page 196 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA relationship. You can use the mouse or touch the screen to display one of the windows in full screen. The parameter rule in the Density view is consistent with that in the single ...
  • Page 197 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Spectrogram and PvT Spectrum, the acquisition time of the real-time spectrum measurement will be set to the PvT acquisition time. The menu items under BW in PvT measurement are disabled. The menu items ...
  • Page 198 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA PvT Spectrogram Measurement Interface: Figure 3-8 PvT Spectrogram View After you select PvT Spectrogram to be the measurement type, the measurement interface is shown in the figure above. Press Meas Setup to set the relevant parameters.
  • Page 199 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Advanced Measurement Function (AMK) Measurement Interface: Figure 3-9 SSC Measurement Interface 1. Meas Off Disables the advanced measurement function and returns to the Normal view in RTSA mode. 2. SSC SSC advance measurement function is a measurement analysis function specially customized for 2FSK signal.

  • Page 200: Meas Setup

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Meas Setup Open the parameter setting menu of the function selected in the Meas menu. In the Meas Setup menu, only the menu items related to the current measurement function are displayed. Please view the relevant menus according to the current measurement function.
  • Page 201 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Density Parameters 1. Persistence Sets how long the frequency/amplitude points displayed in the bitmap should take to fade. Remarks: The persistence controls the length of time it will take for a point to go from ...
  • Page 202 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Table 3-14 Lowest Density Hue Parameter Remarks Default Range 0 to 99.9 Unit None Knob Step Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step at 1-1.5-2-3-5-7.5 step 6. Curve Nonlinearity...
  • Page 203 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Spectrogram Parameters 1. Display Trace Sets the trace index displayed in the trace window in the Spectrogram mode. You can determine the trace either by the trace number or the trace time. Trace 1 indicates the latest trace.
  • Page 204 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA The hues of the colors run from 0 to 359 and are shown below: In the hue ring, Hue 0 is red (255,0,0), Hue 120 is green (0,255,0), Hue 240 is blue (0,0,255), Hue 60 is yellow (255,255,0), Hue 180 is Cyan (0,255,255), and Hue 300 is magenta (255,0,255).
  • Page 205 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Table 3-19 Bottom Hue Position Parameter Remarks Default 0 to Min (90%, reference Range position value - 10%) Unit None Knob Step Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step 7.
  • Page 206 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA can also use the touch screen to modify the value. 7. Pass/Fail Enables or disables the Pass/Fail function. Before enabling the Pass/Fail function, refer to the descriptions in the following section to edit the limit.

  • Page 207: Marker Setup

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Marker Setup Marker In RTSA mode, the Marker function in the real-time spectrum view is basically the same as that for GPSA (Note that when you select the Density view or the Spectrum view, the Marker Z menu is enabled).

  • Page 208: Input/Output

    The default input impedance is 50 Ω. If the output impedance of the system under measurement is 75 Ω, you should use a 75 Ω to 50 Ω adapter (option) supplied by RIGOL to connect the analyzer with the system under test, and then set the input impedance to 75 Ω.

  • Page 209: Shortcut Key

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Shortcut Key Auto Tune In RTSA mode, the Auto Tune function is disabled. Preset Recalls the preset setting and restores the system settings of the analyzer to a specified status.
  • Page 210 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Sweep Acq Time Auto, 32 ms Auto, 31.9460 ms Sweep Mode Continuous Trigger Trigger Source Free Run Trigger Hold-off Off, 100 ms Auto Trig Off, 100 ms Slope Positive Trig Delay...
  • Page 211 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Margin Off, 0 dB Frequency 0 Hz Amplitude 0 dBm Build From Trace1 X Offset 0 Hz Y Offset 0 dB Density Avg Number Persistence 300 ms Pers Inf Color Palettes...

  • Page 212: User

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Cont Peak Search Mode Peak Threshold On, -90 dBm Peak Excursion On, 6 dB Threshold Line Peak Table Peak Table Sort Amplitude Table Readout Display Line -25 dBm Marker Func N dB Bandwidth Off, -3.01 dB...

  • Page 213: Quick Save

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Quick Save Repeats the most recent save that was performed from the Save menu. Its saving path is the currently defined in "Quicksave Path". The register storage does not support Quick Save.

  • Page 215: System Function

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL System Function System Sets the system parameters. Preset Functions include: select the instrument settings to be recalled after the analyzer is powered on ("Last" or "Preset"); set the preset type ("Factory" or one of the items from "User1"...
  • Page 216 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA performs one self-calibration automatically after start-up. 3. Align Flatness Press this key and the analyzer will perform the flatness calibration. Interface The analyzer supports the LAN or USB communication interface.
  • Page 217 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Manual: When "Manual" is selected, you can self-define a desired IP  address for the analyzer. Note: The analyzer attempts to acquire the IP address configuration according to the sequence of DHCP, Auto IP, and Manual IP. These three methods cannot be disabled at the same time.
  • Page 218 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA password and restores it to the factory defaults. 2. USB RSA3000E provides a USB DEVICE interface on the rear panel. The analyzer may serve as a "slave" device to be connected to the PC via this interface.
  • Page 219  2. Option Info Displays the option information. RSA3000E provides many kinds of options to meet various measurement requirements. To purchase the corresponding option, please contact RIGOL. 3. Self Test Screen  Tests whether the screen has a dot defect by using six colors: blue, red, green, gray, white, and black.
  • Page 220 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Single-point Touch  Enters the single-point touch test interface. Touch or use the mouse to make stretch or strike gestures on the screen, if the corresponding traces are displayed, then it indicates that the point on the touchscreen is valid. To exit the test, press Esc for three consecutive times.
  • Page 221 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Executes the factory resetting operation.  Language RSA3000E supports multi-language menu, Chinese and English built-in help and pop-up messages. Press this key to select the desired display language. Settings 1. Power Switch Sets whether the power switch on the front panel is effective or not.
  • Page 222 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA that have been read or not read. You can also use the touch screen or the externally connected mouse to tap or click the specified icon in the prompt message dialog box.

  • Page 223: File

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL File RSA3000E allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory, and recall them when necessary. Press File on the front panel to enter the file operation menu interface.
  • Page 224 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Table 3-22 Descriptions of File Type File Type Format Suffix Name State .sta Trace+State .trs Measurement Data .csv Limit .csv Screen Image IMAGE .jpg/bmp/png License LICENSE .lic .csv Note: RSA3000E can only recognize files whose filenames consist of Chinese characters, English letters, or numbers.
  • Page 225 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL press Rename to rename the file. Quick Print If the printer has been successfully installed, press this key to quickly print the currently displayed screen image. Print Prints the current screen according to print parameter settings when the printer has been successfully installed and is in idle state.
  • Page 226 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA 2. Add Device Queries and adds a printer. Inputs the IP address of the printer, the manufacturer of the printer, the printer model, and printer drive. Then, the printer is added.

  • Page 227: Recall

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Recall RSA3000E allows you to recall various types of files saved to the internal or external storage memory. Press Recall on the front panel to enter the file recalling menu. The available file types include: State, Trace+State, Measurement Data, Limit, and FMT.
  • Page 228 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Measurement Data Press Meas Data to enter the measurement data recalling menu. 1. Recall Press File Explorer to enter the file manager interface. Select a file and then press Recall to recall the file.

  • Page 229: Save

    Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Save RSA3000E allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory. Press Save on the front panel to enter the file saving menu. The available file types include: State, Trace+State, Measurement Data, Limit, Screen Image, and FMT.
  • Page 230 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA Trace+State Press Trace+State to enter the trace+state saving menu. The state of the instrument and the selected trace can be saved to the register or the file. 1. Save Press this key to save the current trace+state file in the default filename or user-defined filename.
  • Page 231 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL 1. Save Press this key to save the currently selected type of measurement data in the default filename or user-defined filename. The default filename is determined by the following methods: If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default ...
  • Page 232 RIGOL Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA saved automatically with the filename "abc1.csv". 2. Save As Press this key and then use the numeric keypad on the front panel to input the filename. Then, press Save to save the corresponding Limit file.
  • Page 233 Chapter 3 Functions of the Front Panel of RTSA RIGOL Press FMT to enter the FMT file saving menu. Save the selected FMT file to the file. 1. Save Press this key to save the currently selected FMT file in the default filename or user-defined filename.

  • Page 235: Chapter 4 Functions Of The Front Panel Of Emi

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of This chapter describes in detail the front-panel function keys of RSA3000E and their associated menu functions in EMI mode. Contents in this chapter: Basic Settings ...

  • Page 236: Basic Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Basic Settings FREQ Sets the frequency parameters of the analyzer. The frequency range of the current channel can be expressed by either of two groups of parameters: Start Frequency/Stop Frequency ( );...
  • Page 237 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Midspan Freq Sets the center frequency of the current channel. Remarks: When you modify the midspan frequency, the start and stop frequency will be  modified automatically if the span remains to be unchanged.
  • Page 238 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Start Freq Mode Sets the coupling mode of the start frequency to "Manual" or "Auto". When "Auto" is selected, the start frequency will automatically couple to the start frequency of the first range among the currently enabled ranges in the scan table.

  • Page 239: Span

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL SPAN Sets the span of the analyzer. Changing this parameter will change the frequency parameters. Span Sets the frequency range of the current channel. Remarks: When you modify the span, the start and stop frequency will be modified ...

  • Page 240: Ampt

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI AMPT Sets the amplitude parameters of the analyzer. You can modify these parameters to make the signals under test be displayed with minimal errors in the current window, easy for you to observe.
  • Page 241 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Table 4-7 Att(Meter) Parameter Remarks Default 0 dB Range 0 dB to 50 dB Unit Knob Step preamp off, step = 1 dB Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step...
  • Page 242 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Scale/Div Sets the unit per division in the vertical axis. Remarks: The amplitude range to be displayed can be adjusted by setting the scale.  The range of the signal amplitude that can be displayed is as follows: ...

  • Page 243: Sweep And Function Settings

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Sweep and Function Settings RBW(Meter) Sets the resolution bandwidth (RBW) of the meter. You can use the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys to modify this parameter; you can also use the touch screen to modify the parameter.
  • Page 244 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Filter Type(Meter) Sets the RBW filter type. Remarks: The RSA3000E series supports two kinds of RBW filters: Gauss and EMI.  When the EMC measurement standard is "CISPR", the Filter Type(Meter) ...

  • Page 245: Sweep

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Sweep Sets the sweep-related parameters. Frequency Scan Sets the current frequency scan mode to "Single" or "Cont". Start/Stop Selects "Start" to start pre-scan, peak search, or the final measurement according to the selected frequency scan mode.
  • Page 246 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Single(Meter) Sets the measurement mode of the meter to Single. The meter performs a single measurement with the meter and then stops. You can launch the meter by switching the mode to Continuous.

  • Page 247: Trigger

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Trigger Selects the trigger source and sets trigger-related parameters. Trigger Source Sets "Free Run", "External 1", or "External 2" to be the trigger source. Free Run The trigger conditions are met at any time, that is, the analyzer generates trigger signals continuously.
  • Page 248 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI External 2 Press Input/Output  Ext Trigger2 to select "In". Then, an external signal is input via the [TRIGGER IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel. When the signal meets the set trigger conditions, trigger signals are generated.
  • Page 249 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL the hold-off time begins. During the hold-off time, new trigger signals will be ignored. For a free-running trigger, the hold-off value is the minimum time between two trigger signals. Table 4-13 Trigger Hold-off Time...

  • Page 250: Trace

    Displays the trace-related parameters. Selected Trace RSA3000E series can display at most 3 traces synchronously in EMI mode. Select the corresponding trace to set the relevant parameters for the specified trace. By default, Trace1 is selected and enabled, and the trace type is "Clear Write".
  • Page 251 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL CISPR Average, RMS Average, Average(Vol), and Neg Peak. 1. Pos Peak For each trace point, Positive Peak detector displays the maximum value of data sampled within the corresponding time interval.
  • Page 252 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Trace Display Enables or disables the trace display. Remarks: The trace state and the parameter settings for the corresponding state are as  follows: Active: Trace Update and Trace Display are "On".

  • Page 253: Measurement Settings

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Measurement Settings Meas Provides the frequency scan measurement function. Meas Setup Avg Setting 1. Avg Number Specifies the number of counts (N) for Average, Max Hold, and Min Hold. For Average, the greater the value of N, the smoother the trace is displayed.
  • Page 254 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI OldAvg Newdata − × (4-9) （ ） NewAvg 10log In the above formula, the parameter unit is dB. Scalar: In this mode, all filtering and averaging processes work on the ...
  • Page 255 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL press this key to enter the editing menu, open the limit editing window. X to CF: When "Fixed" is selected, the frequency of the current editing  point will not be affected by the midspan frequency. When "Relative" is selected, the frequency of the current editing point is the difference between the frequency of the point and the current midspan frequency.
  • Page 256 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI 5. Test Trace Sets the trace for the current limit line test. 6. Delete Limit Deletes the current limit line. The data of the current limit line will be cleared and they will be restored to factory defaults.
  • Page 257 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL CAvg Amp indicates CISPR average detector amplitude Displays the corresponding amplitude when the current trace detector is CISPR average after the search operationis executed. Displays the corresponding detection amplitude of the final measurement detector 3 type after the final measurement is performed.
  • Page 258 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI 5. Mark Signal Performs the signal marking operation. Marks the checkbox next to the marked signal. 6. Mark All Marks all the signals in the signal table. 7. Clear Mark Unmarks all the signals in the signal table.
  • Page 259 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Pk Crit & LIM: performs the search and finds the peak that meets the peak  criteria and limit line criteria. SubRng & LIM: performs the search and finds the peak that meets the peak ...
  • Page 260 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI 6. Scan Time Sets the time to scan the selected scan range for one time. 7. Auto Scan Time Enables or disables the auto scan time function of the selected scan range.
  • Page 261 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL "√" and highlighted, it indicates that auto attenuation within the selected range is enabled. 13. RF Preamp Enables or disables the preamplifier of the selected scan range. 14. Scan Table Enables or disables the scan table display.
  • Page 262 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI (Re)measure Sets the type of the final measurement to "Curr Signal", "All Signals", or "Marked Sigs". Remarks: If you select the type of the marked signal, but the marked signal is not found in ...
  • Page 263 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Meas Preset Restores the parameters associated with the current measurement to their factory default values. RSA3000E User Guide 4-29...

  • Page 264: Marker Measurement

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Marker Measurement Marker Marker is a triangle sign (as shown in the following figure), which is used for marking the point on the trace. You can read the amplitude and frequency of each point on the trace via marker.
  • Page 265 RIGOL Selected Marker RSA3000E series provides 8 markers. By default, Marker1 is selected under "Selected Marker". After you select a marker, you can set parameters such as the marker mode and the marker trace. The currently enabled marker will be marked on the trace selected under Marker Trace.
  • Page 266 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Application of the "Delta" Marker It is used to measure the S/N ratio of the single spectrum signal. Move the reference marker to the location where the signal resides, and move the Delta marker to the location where the noise resides.
  • Page 267 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Line State Enables or disables the marker line. Remarks: When you enable the marker line, a cross line is displayed at the amplitude point  where the marker resides. The width of the horizontal line and the height of the vertical line are consistent with the length and height of the graticule in the waveform display area.

  • Page 268: Marker

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Marker-> Adds the new measurement results to the existing signal table. Mkr->List Adds the frequency at the current marker to the signal table. Remarks: The newly added signal frequency information is sorted according to the current ...

  • Page 269: Marker Func

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Meter->List Adds the currently set meter frequency to the signal table. Marker Func Selected Marker Selects a marker for measurement. The available markers include Marker 1 through Marker 8. Detectors 1.
  • Page 270 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Measure at Marker Press this key to perform the marker measurement. At this time, the final measurement is performed according to the detector settings at the current marker frequency, and the measurement results are displayed in the window.

  • Page 271: Peak

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Peak The peak search function enables the marker to move to the specific signal peak point, and then in combination with the function of Delta marker, it can provide a powerful analysis capability.
  • Page 272 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Peak Config 1. Peak Threshold Specifies the minimum value of the peak amplitude. Only when the peak is greater than the peak threshold, can it be judged as a peak.
  • Page 273 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL 5. Threshold Line Sets whether to display the peak threshold line or not. By default, it is off. Remarks: When the threshold line is on, the threshold line displays the amplitude it ...

  • Page 274: Input/Output

    The default input impedance is 50 Ω. If the output impedance of the system under measurement is 75 Ω, you should use a 75 Ω to 50 Ω adapter (option) supplied by RIGOL to connect the analyzer with the system under test, and then set the input impedance to 75 Ω.

  • Page 275: Corrections

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Corrections Sets the parameters related to the amplitude correction to compensate for the gain or loss from external devices such as Antenna and Cable. When using this function, you can view the correction data table and save or load the current correction data.
  • Page 276 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI the analyzer. If needed, you can recall it at any time. After completing the correction data editing, press Save to save it according to descriptions in "Save". Delete Correction Deletes the correction data that you are editing.

  • Page 277: Shortcut Key

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Shortcut Key Auto Tune In EMI mode, the Auto Tune function is disabled. Preset Recalls the preset setting and restores the system settings of the analyzer to a specified status.
  • Page 278 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Trace Selected Trace Trace1 Trace Type Clear Write Trace Det Pos Peak Detector Auto Trace Update Trace Display Mode Setup Global CF Off, 515 MHz EMC Standard CISPR Select Meter...
  • Page 279 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Peak Number On, 25 Subrange Num Select Range Range 5 Range Start Freq 600 MHz Stop Freq 1 GHz Points 6667 Scan Time On, 544.117 ms On, 120 kHz Filter Type...

  • Page 280: User

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Display Line Off, 81.99 dBuV Graticule HDMI HDMI Resolution 1280*720 60Hz LCD Backlight 100% Meters Display Meters Freq Line Next Range Display Power Switch Default Beep Switch Volume SCPI Display...

  • Page 281: System Function

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL System Function System Sets the system parameters. Preset Functions include: select the instrument settings to be recalled after the analyzer is powered on ("Last" or "Preset"); set the preset type ("Default" or one of the items from "User1"...
  • Page 282 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI analyzer will perform one self-calibration after being started. Interface The analyzer supports the LAN or USB communication interface. 1. LAN Sets the LAN parameters. Use the touch screen or the externally connected...
  • Page 283 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Note: The analyzer attempts to acquire the IP address configuration according to the sequence of DHCP, Auto IP, and Manual IP. These three methods cannot be disabled at the same time.
  • Page 284 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI 2. USB RSA3000E provides a USB DEVICE interface on the rear panel. The analyzer may serve as a "slave" device to be connected to the PC via this interface. Display Controls the screen display.
  • Page 285 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL 60Hz", or "720*480 60Hz". 6. LCD Enables or disables LCD. Remarks: If you are not updating data, turning off LCD can improve the measurement  speed. To reduce the electromagnetic radiation of some circuit component, turn off ...
  • Page 286  2. Option Info Displays the option information. RSA3000E provides many kinds of options to meet your various measurement requirements. To purchase the corresponding option, please contact RIGOL. 3. Self Test Screen  Tests whether the screen has a dot defect by using six colors: blue, red, green, gray, white, and black.
  • Page 287 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL 5. Online Update Connects the analyzer to the external network by using the network cable. If you do not have the right to access the Internet, please ask the administrators to grant your right to access the external Internet first.
  • Page 288 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Settings 1. Power Switch Sets whether the power switch on the front panel is effective or not. Default: When the analyzer is powered on, press the power switch on the ...
  • Page 289 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL 3. Select Unread Only selects the messages that have not been read. 4. Delete Deletes the selected messages. 5. Query All Views all the displayed messages. 6. Query Read Only views the messages that have been read.

  • Page 290: File

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI File RSA3000E allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory, and recall them when necessary. Press File on the front panel to enter the file operation menu interface.
  • Page 291 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Table 4-21 Descriptions of File Type File Type Format Suffix Name State .sta Trace+State .trs Measurement Data .csv Limit .csv Amplitude Correction .csv Screen Image IMAGE .jpg/bmp/png Signal Table .csv Scan Table .csv...
  • Page 292 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI New Folder Creates a folder. Press this key to create a new empty folder under the current directory, and the file is named with a default filename. To modify this filename, press Rename to rename the file.
  • Page 293 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL In addition, you can preview the print page, and set to print the image or the text in All page, 1/2, 1/4, or 1/9 page. 2. Add Device Queries and adds a printer. Inputs the IP address of the printer, the manufacturer of the printer, the printer model, and printer drive.

  • Page 294: Recall

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Recall RSA3000E allows you to recall various types of files saved to the internal or external storage memory. Press Recall on the front panel to enter the file recalling menu. The available file types include: State, Trace+State, Measurement Data, Limit, Amplitude Correction, Signal Table, and Scan Table.
  • Page 295 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Measurement Data Press Meas Data to enter the measurement data recalling menu. 1. Recall Press File Explorer to enter the file manager interface. Select a file and then press Recall to import the file.
  • Page 296 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Signal Table Press Signal Table to enter the signal table recalling menu. Press File Explorer to enter the file manager interface. Select a file and then press Recall to import the file.

  • Page 297: Save

    Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Save RSA3000E allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory. Press Save on the front panel to enter the file saving menu. The available file types include: State, Trace+State, Measurement Data, Limit, Screen Image, Amplitude Correction, Signal Table, and Scan Table.
  • Page 298 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Trace+State Press Trace+State to enter the trace+state saving menu. The state of the instrument and the selected trace can be saved to the register or the file. 1. Save Press this key to save the current trace+state file in the default filename or user-defined filename.
  • Page 299 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL default filename or user-defined filename. The default filename is determined by the following methods: If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default  filename is measdata<n>.csv. Wherein, n refers to the file number of the filenames that are named based on the naming mode in the current file directory.
  • Page 300 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Header Press this menu to enter the trace file header information menu. Menu Name Function Description Client Enables or disables the display of the client information. Operator Enables or disables the display of the operator information.
  • Page 301 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default  filename is limit<n>.csv. Wherein, n refers to the file number of the filenames that are named based on the naming mode in the current file directory.
  • Page 302 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI 3. Screenshot Info Format Press this key to select the file format of the current screen image to "JPEG", "BMP", or "PNG". Color Type Press this key to select the color of the current screen image to "Normal" or "Inverted".
  • Page 303 Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI RIGOL Signal Table 1. Save Press this key to save the selected signal table in the default filename or user-defined filename. The default filename is determined by the following methods: If you haven't input a filename by pressing the Save As key, its default ...
  • Page 304 RIGOL Chapter 4 Functions of the Front Panel of EMI Quicksave Path 1. Set Path Press the Set Path softkey to open the file explorer interface. Select the corresponding path, and then press OK to set the current path to be the quick save path.

  • Page 305: Chapter 5 Functions Of The Front Panel Of Vsa

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of This chapter describes in detail the front-panel function keys of RSA5000 and their associated menu functions in VSA mode. Contents in this chapter: Basic Settings ...

  • Page 306: Basic Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Basic Settings FREQ Sets the frequency parameters of the analyzer. Center Freq Sets the center frequency of the current channel. Remarks: When you modify the center frequency, the start and stop frequency will be ...
  • Page 307 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Table 5-2 Start Frequency Parameter Remarks Default center frequency - span/2 Range 0 Hz to (Fmax – 3.125 kHz) Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step step = span/200, Min = 1 Hz...
  • Page 308 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Table 5-4 CF Step Parameter Remarks Default span/10 Range -Fmax to Fmax Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step step = span/200, Min = 1 Hz Left/Right Arrow Key Step...

  • Page 309: Span

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL SPAN Span Displays the frequency range of the current channel. This menu is grayed out and disabled, and you can only view the current span. Last Scale Sets X Scale to the last modified X-axis reference value and X-axis width. When X Scale is set to Auto, this menu is grayed out and disabled.
  • Page 310 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Table 5-6 Reference Value (Frequency-Domain Data) Parameter Remarks Default 998.4375 MHz Range -1THz to 1THz Unit GHz, MHz, kHz, Hz Knob Step width/100 Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step...
  • Page 311 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Ref Position Sets the position of the X-axis scale reference value for the selected trace. It can be set to "Left", "Center", and "Right". Copy X Scale Copies the X scale of the current trace to other traces. The available ranges can be Trace1 through Trace4.

  • Page 312: Ampt

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA AMPT Sets the amplitude parameters of the analyzer. You can modify these parameters to make the signals under test be displayed with minimal errors in the current window, easy for you to observe.
  • Page 313 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Table 5-10 Range Parameter Remarks Default 20 dBm Range -15 dBm to 25 dBm Unit dBm, -dBm, V, mV, uV Knob Step 1 dBm Left/Right Arrow Key Step Up/Down Arrow Key Step...

  • Page 314: Sweep And Function Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Sweep and Function Settings FFT Window Sets the type of the FFT window function. The following 4 window functions are available: Rectangular, Hanning, Gaussian, and Flat Top. You can select a proper filter type by referring to the following table according to the actual measurement requirements.
  • Page 315 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL often used to truncate some non-periodic signals, such as the exponential decay signal. Flat Top The flat top window has few low As there are minor errors in pass band fluctuations in the the amplitude, this window frequency domain.

  • Page 316: Sweep

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Sweep Sets the sweep-related parameters. Rt Acq Time Sets the acquisition time for producing one RT trace. Table 5-12 Acquisition Time Parameter Remarks Default 99.9946 ms Range 99.9946 ms to 40 s Unit s, ms, μs, ns, ps...

  • Page 317: Trigger

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Trigger Selects the trigger source and sets trigger-related parameters. Trigger Source Sets "Free Run", "External 1", "External 2", "Power (Time)", or "FMT" to be the trigger source. Free Run The trigger conditions are met at any time, that is, the analyzer generates trigger signals continuously.
  • Page 318 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA External 2 Press Input/Output  Ext Trigger2 to select "In". Then, an external signal is input via the [TRIGGER IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel. When the signal meets the set trigger conditions, trigger signals are generated.
  • Page 319 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL 2. Delay Time Sets the time interval during which the instrument waits to start the sweep operation after the trigger signal that meets the trigger conditions is generated. You can use the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys to modify this parameter;...
  • Page 320 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA You can use the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys to modify this parameter; you can also use the touch screen to modify the parameter. Table 5-17 Trigger Delay Time...
  • Page 321 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Figure 5-1 FMT Editing Interface a) Active Mask Selects the mask type that needs to be activated currently. The following operations for editing and setting the mask points are only valid for the currently activated mask type.
  • Page 322 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Builds a mask from the RT trace. The mask points are generated based on the rough outline of the trace. You can use the X and Y offset to adjust the mask position.
  • Page 323 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL amplitude of the current mask point and the current reference level. If you change the parameter state after completing the mask setup, the amplitude of the mask should change with the state to keep the mask points to be in the same position relative to the current reference level of the instrument.
  • Page 324 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Hold-off State Turns on or off the trigger hold-off function. Hold-off Time Sets the hold-off time between trigger signals. You can use the numeric keys, the knob, or arrow keys to modify this parameter; you can also use the touch screen to modify the parameter.
  • Page 325 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL The relationship of the trigger parameters is shown in the following figure. Trigger on the Rising Edge … … Trigger Signal … … Sweep Meas1 Trigger Trigger Auto Trigger Delay...

  • Page 326: Trace

    Press Trace to set the parameters of various traces in VSA measurement. Selected Trace RSA3000E series spectrum analyzer can display at most 4 traces synchronously (when you select a different Window Layout, the trace order is displayed differently). The selected trace window is highlighted, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 327 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Data Sets the data source of the selected trace. 1. Capture Data Sets the displayed pre-demodulation data of the selected trace to time domain or frequency domain. When this data source is selected, I-Q, Q-Eye, I-Eye, and Constellation under the trace format are grayed out.
  • Page 328 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA 5. Symbol Press or tap the Symbol menu, and the symbols recovered after digital demodulation is displayed in the selected trace window of the user interface. At this time, the spectrum analyzer selects the symbols as the trace data.
  • Page 329 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL part of data in the vertical axis. 8. Constellation Same as I-Q, the difference is that only symbol points are displayed with no connecting lines. 9. Q-Eye Indicates the eye diagram for quadrature signal.

  • Page 330: Measurement Settings

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Measurement Settings Meas Provides the digital demodulation measurement function. Digital Demod The digital demodulation measurement can be widely used to analyze and measure various vector modulation formats in frequency domain, time domain and modulation domain.

  • Page 331: Meas Setup

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL 1. Bit Error Rate Statistics Current Minimum Maximum Accumulative Bit Error Rate Current bit Minimum bit Maximum bit Accumulative error rate error rate error rate bit error rate Current Minimum...
  • Page 332 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Ref Deviation Mode Sets the reference frequency offset mode in the FSK modulation to "Auto" or "Manual". Remarks: When you select "Auto", the frequency offset is calculated automatically after ...
  • Page 333 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL of the system. In the digital demodulation, the symbol rate determines how often the symbols occur. The number of bits represented by each symbol is determined by the current modulation format. For example, in 2FSK, each symbol represents 1 bit.
  • Page 334 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA self-define 6 reference filters. After selecting one from Data 1 through Data 6 in the "User Defined" filter, you can view the current data in the pop-up User Define Filter window.
  • Page 335 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Burst Search Run-In Burst Search Length Figure 5-5 Relationship of Burst Search Parameters 4. Sync Analyze Length Sets the number of symbols analyzed during the sync search. This menu is available only when the sync search function is enabled and the burst search is disabled.
  • Page 336 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA "Bits/Symbol" text box. When the box "Separate Symbol" is checked, Binary and hexadecimal data are separated by Spaces. When the box "Separate Symbol" is unchecked, binary and hexadecimal data are not separated. Click "OK" button or OK menu to complete the settings.
  • Page 337 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL <ModulationOrder>. sequences, i.e. Spaces, tabs and line <Data>-elements, can be breaks are ignored. defined in total. </RIGOL_VSA_KNOWN_ File end DATA_FILE> Note : The exact number depends on available memory space.
  • Page 338 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA If trace 1, trace 2, or trace 3 is selected before setting the window layout,  the upper-left window displays trace 1, the bottom window displays trace 2, and the upper-right window displays trace 3.

  • Page 339: Marker Measurement

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Marker Measurement Marker Marker is a triangle sign (as shown in the following figure), which is used for marking the point on the trace. Reads the amplitude and frequency of a certain point on the trace via marker.
  • Page 340 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Selected Marker RSA3000E provides 8 markers. By default, Marker1 is selected under "Selected Marker". After you select a marker, you can set parameters such as the marker mode and the marker trace. The currently enabled marker will be marked on the trace selected under Marker Trace.
  • Page 341 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL and its Y-axis value does not change along with the trace. The fixed marker is generally used as the reference marker for the Delta marker. It is indicated by the sign "X".
  • Page 342 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Marker Y When the marker type is set to "Fixed", you can press this key to set the Y value of the current marker. Note: When "Fixed" is selected for the marker mode and "Constellation" is selected for the trace format, Marker Y is used to set the marker's in-phase component (real part) of the Y value.
  • Page 343 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Figure 5-8 Marker Table All Markers Off Turns off all the enabled markers and their related functions. RSA3000E User Guide 5-39...

  • Page 344: Marker

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Marker-> Sets the other system parameters (such as center frequency and reference level) by using the current marker values. Press any key under Marker-> to activate a marker automatically if no marker is currently enabled.
  • Page 345 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Mkr->Ref Sets the reference value in the trace window where the current marker resides to the amplitude at the current marker. If Position marker is selected, the reference value will be set to the amplitude at ...

  • Page 346: Marker Func

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Marker Func Band Function The band function defines the corresponding parameters for a frequency band measurement signal at the marker point. 1. Band Power Calculates the total power within a certain band.

  • Page 347: Peak

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Peak The peak search function enables the marker to move to the specific signal peak point, and then in combination with the function of Delta marker, it can provide a powerful analysis capability.

  • Page 348: Input/Output

    50 Ω. To measure a 75 Ω device, you should use a 75 Ω to 50 Ω adapter (option) supplied by RIGOL to connect the analyzer with the system under test, and then set the input impedance to 75 Ω.

  • Page 349: Shortcut Key

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Shortcut Key Auto Tune In VSA mode, the Auto Tune function is disabled. Preset Recalls the preset setting and restores the system settings of the analyzer to a specified status.
  • Page 350 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Hold-off Off, 100 ms Auto Trig Off, 100 ms Mask Type Upper Trigger Mask Upper Trigger Criteria Enter Active Mask Upper Frequency 999.68403 MHz Amplitude 0 dB X Offset 0 Hz...

  • Page 351: User

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Reference Marker Marker 2 Marker Trace Trace 1 Couple Markers Marker Table Marker X 25 sym Peak Cont Peak Marker Func Band Function Band Span 150 MHz System Power On...

  • Page 352: Cont

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA support Quick Save. Cont Press this key to perform the continuous sweep operation. Single Press this key to perform the single sweep operation. Selects "Single", and then the Single key on the front panel is illuminated.

  • Page 353: System Function

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL System Function System Sets the system parameters. Preset Functions include: select the instrument settings to be recalled after the analyzer is powered on ("Last" or "Preset"); set the preset type ("Default" or one of the items from "User1"...
  • Page 354 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA analyzer will perform one self-calibration after being started. Interface The analyzer supports the LAN or USB communication interface. 1. LAN Sets the LAN parameters. Use the touch screen or the externally connected...
  • Page 355 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Note: The analyzer attempts to acquire the IP address configuration according to the sequence of DHCP, Auto IP, and Manual IP. These three methods cannot be disabled at the same time.
  • Page 356 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA 2. USB RSA3000E provides a USB DEVICE interface on the rear panel. The analyzer may serve as a "slave" device to be connected to the PC via this interface. Display Controls the screen display.
  • Page 357 RIGOL 2. Option Info Displays the option information. RSA3000E provides many kinds of options to meet various measurement requirements. To purchase the corresponding option, please contact RIGOL. 3. Self Test Screen  Tests whether the screen has a dot defect by using six colors: blue, red, green, gray, white, and black.
  • Page 358 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA 1. Set Time Sets the displayed system time of the analyzer. Press the Hour, Minute, and Second softkeys respectively to set the time. 2. Set Date Sets the displayed system date of the analyzer. Press the Year, Month, and Day softkeys respectively to set the date.
  • Page 359 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL operation interface can quickly enable the defined function. Press User Key to select "On";  Open the function menu that needs to be defined. For example, press  System  Display  LCD Backlight;...

  • Page 360: File

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA File RSA3000E allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory, and recall them when necessary. Press File on the front panel to enter the file operation menu interface.
  • Page 361 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Note: RSA3000E can only recognize files whose filenames consist of Chinese characters, English letters, or numbers. If the filename or folder name contains other characters, the file or the folder might not be displayed normally in the file manager interface.
  • Page 362 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Print Prints the current screen according to print parameter settings when the printer has been successfully installed and is in idle state. Printer Setup 1. Printer Parameters 1) Page Size Sets the page size for printing.
  • Page 363 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Import License In the file manager interface, select a file to be imported and then press Import License to import the file. System Update Press this key to update the analyzer software after selecting the update file in the USB storage device.

  • Page 364: Recall

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Recall RSA3000E allows you to recall various types of files saved to the internal or external storage memory. Press Recall on the front panel to enter the file recalling menu. The available file types include: State, Measurement Data, FMT and License.

  • Page 365: Save

    Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL Save RSA3000E allows you to save various types of files to the internal or external memory. Press Save on the front panel to enter the file saving menu. The available file types include: State, Measurement Data, FMT and Screen Image.
  • Page 366 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Data Press Data to enter the measurement data saving menu. The selected trace data can be saved to the specified file. The data will be saved in .csv format. They are separated with a comma, and this is convenient for you to use the Excel to analyze the data.
  • Page 367 Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA RIGOL If you have pressed the Save As key to input the filename abc, then the  file is saved to be "abc.csv". After that, press the Save key again, another file is saved automatically with the filename "abc1.csv".
  • Page 368 RIGOL Chapter 5 Functions of the Front Panel of VSA Color Type Press this key to select the color of the current screen image to be "Normal" or "Inverted". Quicksave Path Press the Quicksave Path softkey to enter the quick save path setting menu.

  • Page 369: Remote Control

    Chapter 6 Remote Control RIGOL Chapter 6 Remote Control You can control RSA3000E series spectrum analyzer through USB or LAN remote interface. This chapter introduces remote control and the control method. Contents in this chapter: Remote Control Overview  Remote Control via USB ...

  • Page 370: Remote Control Overview

    Please refer to Ultra Sigma help documentation to install the software and the required components correctly. You can download the latest version of the software from www.rigol.com. Note: When the instrument is in remote mode, the front panel keys (except the and Esc) are locked.

  • Page 371: Remote Control Via Usb

    PC. You can also click to search for the resource. 4. View the device resource The resources found will appear under the "RIGOL Online Resource" directory, and the model number and USB interface information of the instrument will also be displayed.

  • Page 372: Remote Control Via Lan

    LAN interface. If you want to remove the resource, please select the resource name, and then click to remove it. 4. View the device resource The resources found are shown under the “RIGOL Online Resource” directory. For example, RSA3030E (TCPIP::172.16.3.194::INSTR). 5. Communication test Right-click the resource name "RSA3030E (TCPIP::172.16.3.194::INSTR)" and select "SCPI Panel Control"...
  • Page 373 Note: If you want to view or modify the network settings of this instrument, please click Network Settings and then a pop-up window is displayed. Input "rigol" ("rigol" must be in lowercase form, without quotation marks) in the user name and the password fields. Besides, you can click Security to reset the password.

  • Page 375: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    The commonly encountered failures of the analyzer and their solutions are listed below. If the following problems occur, locate and resolve the problems according to the following steps. If the problems still persist, contact RIGOL and provide your instrument information to us. (For instrument information, press System  About System ...
  • Page 376 (4) Calibrate the instrument regularly to reduce or avoid measurement errors that might occur due to device aging. — If you need calibration after the stated calibration period expires, contact RIGOL or get paid service from authorized measurement agencies. — The analyzer provides self-calibration function. If required, press System ...

  • Page 377: Chapter 8 Appendix

    Chapter 8 Appendix RIGOL Chapter 8 Appendix Appendix A: RSA3000E Accessories and Option List Description Order No. Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz RSA3015E Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3 GHz RSA3030E Real-time Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz...

  • Page 378: Appendix B: Warranty

    If a product proves defective within the warranty period, RIGOL guarantees free replacement or repair for the defective product. To get repair service, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office. There is no other warranty, expressed or implied, except such as is expressly set forth herein or other applicable warranty card.

  • Page 379: Index

    Index RIGOL Index (Re)measure ......4-28 EBW ....... 2-37, 2-55 3rd Order Lower ....... 2-63 EBW X dB ......... 2-56 3rd Order Upper ....... 2-63 Ext Gain ....2-86, 3-34, 4-40 ACP ......... 2-36, 2-46 FFT Window ......5-10 Acq Times/Trigger ..... 3-10 FM ...........
  • Page 380 RIGOL Index Mkr->Step ....... 2-74 Reference Level Offset ....2-13 Mkr->Stop ....... 2-74, 5-40 Reference Marker ..... 2-68, 5-36 MkrΔ->CF ......2-75, 5-41 Reference Position ..... 2-35 MkrΔ->Span ......2-75 Reference Trace ......2-35 Multi-channel Power ....2-36 Reset ........2-65 Multi-point Touch .2-5, 3-5, 4-52, 5-53...

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